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Lake Havasu City Council Regular Meeting and Public Hearings - September 8, 2026

City Council & Planning and Zoning — Tuesday, September 8, 2026
BodyLake Havasu City, Arizona
SessionCity Council & Planning and Zoning
DateTuesday, September 8, 2026
StatusFILED
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0:37

Good evening and welcome.

0:39

I call to order the Lake Havasu City Council regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 at 5.30 p.m.

0:45

We'll have an invocation from Pastor Dale Ray with Lakeview Community Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led with the Havasu Vivers Baseball.

0:53

Pastor.

1:03

Out of the book of Lamentations, we read these words.

1:07

It is of the Lord's good mercies that we're not consumed because his compassions fail not.

1:14

They are new every morning.

1:16

Great as thy faithfulness.

1:29

Guide and direct them in the decisions that need to be made.

1:33

I thank you for the citizens that are here tonight.

1:36

I thank you for giving us such a beautiful place to call home.

1:40

I pray, Lord, that you would guard and keep all of our departments, police, fire, all of those who serve our city, keep them safe from harm.

1:51

May we each as citizens contribute back.

1:55

May this place truly be blessed in the mighty name of Jesus.

2:00

Amen.

2:05

And then if the Vipers want to come to the podium.

2:30

Without her help, uh this wouldn't be possible as well, as well as our many sponsors, our board, um, and all the families that help support these guys.

2:39

Um just want to say a quick prayer real quick.

2:41

Father God, we come to you today for a heart of appreciation and gratitude for these young boys.

2:46

Um I know this costs a lot of money, but let them grow in you in a way that they can strive to put you first and have a heart for gratitude for all that the families and this community does for them.

2:57

In Jesus' name we pray, amen.

3:10

And you republic for which it stands, one nation under God, in the visible with liberty and justice for all.

3:23

Thank you.

3:25

Thank you for being here.

3:31

All right, uh item four on our agenda is the roll call.

3:33

Miss Williams, if you please call the roll.

3:38

Council members Nancy Campbell, here.

3:40

Jenny Koch, here.

3:41

Jim Dolan.

3:42

Here.

3:42

Cameron Moses.

3:44

Here.

3:44

Michelle Lynn.

3:45

Here.

3:45

Vice Mayor David Diaz.

3:47

Here.

3:48

Here.

3:49

Thank you.

3:49

Thank you.

3:50

Item five on the agenda is our call to the public.

3:52

This is where citizens have the opportunity to address the city council on items within the jurisdiction of Lake Havasu City.

3:58

Uh your comments are limited to three minutes uh or less.

4:01

We don't have uh the opportunity to have a two-way conversation during call to the public, so we can just listen intently uh during this portion of the meeting.

4:08

Um if you are here for one of the public hearings that will come after this, we do encourage you to wait until that item so that we can have a two-way conversation uh during the discussion.

4:17

You don't have to sign up for call to the public, and we didn't have anyone sign up for call to the public.

4:21

But if you'd like to address the council during call to the public, please make your way to the podium and state your name for the record.

4:35

Good evening, Mayor members of council.

4:37

My name is Greg Frosley.

4:39

I think I've lived here 28 and a half years now.

4:42

Um I took the opportunity to watch the second bridge council presentation where staff was asking council to approve a nearly 40 million dollar GMP contract, and I thought the presentation was just awful.

5:00

Um staff was asking to present or you folks to approve 40 million dollars worth of work and they only offered a couple of slides of information and none of those even depicted an accurate picture of what the bridge was going to look like.

5:13

But what you were shown was a picture of a cartoonish uh intersection that the geometry didn't even make sense to me.

5:23

So I hope it doesn't get built that way.

5:25

But was what was clear to me was that nobody on the staff was prepared for such an important presentation.

5:32

And during the discussion about the utilities, the city manager and the project manager were providing contradictory information.

5:41

Uh is the 5.55 million dollars worth of water and wastewater money in the project or not.

5:49

I still don't know if it's included in the GMP or if it's not in the GMP.

5:54

Um let's see.

5:57

Uh my guess is that it that it is not included in the GMP and the true cost is closer to 47 million.

6:05

But if the city manager is correct and it's not included in the GMP, that means that other contractors will be awarded work for installing utilities independent of the bridge construction.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Airport Management███████████████████19%
Economic Development███████████████15%
Water And Wastewater Management███████████11%
Engineering And Infrastructure██████████10%
Procedural████████8%
Historic Preservation████████8%
Community Engagement██████6%
Zoning█████5%
Public Safety███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Lake Havasu City Council Regular Meeting - September 8, 2026

The Lake Havasu City Council met on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM with all seven members present. The meeting included a call to the public, consent agenda, several presentations, and public hearings on various items. Key actions included the adoption of an ordinance to comply with state law on accessory residential care homes, naming of the Island Multiuse Path as the Dean Barlow Legacy Loop, and approval of multiple infrastructure contracts and change orders.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved the August 25, 2026 Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes.
  • Called for an Executive Session on September 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM.
  • Both items passed 7-0.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Greg Froslie (citizen): Expressed concerns about the presentation and award of the second bridge contract, stating that staff provided contradictory information on utilities and that the project team (city manager, public works director, project manager) was the same as a previously failed project, calling staff “clearly in over their heads.”
  • Bonny Toy (citizen): Asked for clarification on the lease negotiations for 631 London Bridge Road; sought information on whether the lease would be renewed and whether increased rent was a factor. Mayor Sheehy noted further details would come at a future meeting.
  • Evie Cistaro (citizen): Spoke in support of naming the Island Multiuse Path after Dean Barlow, highlighting his philanthropy and community service.
  • Lynda Rick (citizen, airport user): Addressed airport staffing issues and requested that the City Council consider reinstating the Airport Advisory Board to provide organized help and better communication.

Discussion Items

  • Easement Abandonment (Resolution 26-3945): Approved to abandon the northerly 5 feet of a 10-foot utility easement at 910 Kiowa Avenue to create additional developable lot area. Councilmember Campbell recused. Vote: 6-0-1.
  • Lease Negotiations for 631 London Bridge Road: Following an executive session, the Council voted 7-0 to direct staff to proceed as discussed; the final lease will return for a future public hearing.
  • Partnership for Economic Development (PED) Update: Lisa Pender-White (Chairwoman) and James Gray (Director) presented the FY 2026-27 budget and highlighted projects including Main Street Commons, USS Arizona Relic, Northside development, and First Friday events. Gray noted that PED attends ICSC conferences, Nomadic has 71 active members and drew 11,000 visitors last year, and First Friday now includes over 75 artisans and 55 merchants. No formal action taken.
  • Accessory Residential Care Homes (Ordinance 26-1384): The Council adopted amendments to the Development Code to comply with Arizona Senate Bill 1473, which prohibits cities from restricting state-licensed care homes to fewer than 10 residents (for facilities defined in ARS §36-401). The change requires a state license, and the city retains building, fire, and zoning codes. Vote: 7-0.
  • Dean Barlow Legacy Loop (Resolution 26-3946): The Council named the Island Multiuse Path after former Councilmember Dean Barlow. Brigid Stevens presented, and council members spoke in support. Vote: 7-0.
  • Airport Update: Interim Airport Manager David Ruppel (AMCG) provided an update on airport operations, including closing the RSA project, resolving Taxiway C safety issues, hiring an operations specialist, and developing standardized leases and rules. Discussion included the possibility of restoring an Airport Advisory Board. No formal action, but Mayor Sheehy suggested a future agenda item to consider options.
  • Pipe Inspection and Rehabilitation (Cooperative Purchase): Approved a $259,035 cooperative purchase with Pro Pipe Services, LLC for inspection and CIPP lining of the 40-year-old 16-inch ductile iron channel force main crossing. Vote: 7-0.
  • Change Order No. 1 for Island WWTP Filter Upgrade: Approved $473,237.14 with Schofield Civil Construction for electrical upgrades, panel, and pump cap repair. Vote: 7-0.
  • North Havasu Additional Tank Rebid: Awarded the bid to Excel AZ, LLC for $2,822,835 for a 750,000-gallon potable water tank. Six bids were received. Vote: 7-0.
  • Streets and Maintenance Program Update: Deputy Director Bill Young presented a 10-year summary showing $37.1M invested, 653.44 miles treated, and a current PCI (Pavement Condition Index) of 64.3. He noted that 80% of the network is in fair to very good condition. Council commended staff and discussed increasing commercial traffic impacts on residential streets. No action required.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Agenda: Approved 7-0.
  • Resolution 26-3945 (Easement Abandonment): Approved 6-0-1 (Campbell recused).
  • Direction on 631 London Bridge Road Lease: Approved 7-0 to proceed as discussed in executive session.
  • Ordinance 26-1384 (Accessory Residential Care Homes): Adopted 7-0.
  • Resolution 26-3946 (Dean Barlow Legacy Loop): Adopted 7-0.
  • Cooperative Purchase (Pipe Inspection): Approved $259,035 + tax, 7-0.
  • Change Order No. 1 (WWTP Filter): Approved $473,237.14, 7-0.
  • Bid Award (North Havasu Tank): Awarded to Excel AZ, LLC for $2,822,835, 7-0.
  • Streets Update: Informational only; no vote.
  • Airport Update: Discussion only; future item on user group options anticipated.

Future Meetings: September 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening and welcome. I call to order the Lake Havasu City Council regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 at 5.30 p.m. We'll have an invocation from Pastor Dale Ray with Lakeview Community Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led with the Havasu Vivers Baseball. Pastor. Out of the book of Lamentations, we read these words. It is of the Lord's good mercies that we're not consumed because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning. Great as thy faithfulness. Guide and direct them in the decisions that need to be made. I thank you for the citizens that are here tonight. I thank you for giving us such a beautiful place to call home. I pray, Lord, that you would guard and keep all of our departments, police, fire, all of those who serve our city, keep them safe from harm. May we each as citizens contribute back. May this place truly be blessed in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen. And then if the Vipers want to come to the podium. Without her help, uh this wouldn't be possible as well, as well as our many sponsors, our board, um, and all the families that help support these guys. Um just want to say a quick prayer real quick. Father God, we come to you today for a heart of appreciation and gratitude for these young boys. Um I know this costs a lot of money, but let them grow in you in a way that they can strive to put you first and have a heart for gratitude for all that the families and this community does for them. In Jesus' name we pray, amen. And you republic for which it stands, one nation under God, in the visible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Thank you for being here. All right, uh item four on our agenda is the roll call. Miss Williams, if you please call the roll. Council members Nancy Campbell, here. Jenny Koch, here. Jim Dolan. Here. Cameron Moses. Here. Michelle Lynn. Here. Vice Mayor David Diaz. Here. Here. Thank you. Thank you. Item five on the agenda is our call to the public. This is where citizens have the opportunity to address the city council on items within the jurisdiction of Lake Havasu City. Uh your comments are limited to three minutes uh or less. We don't have uh the opportunity to have a two-way conversation during call to the public, so we can just listen intently uh during this portion of the meeting. Um if you are here for one of the public hearings that will come after this, we do encourage you to wait until that item so that we can have a two-way conversation uh during the discussion. You don't have to sign up for call to the public, and we didn't have anyone sign up for call to the public. But if you'd like to address the council during call to the public, please make your way to the podium and state your name for the record. Good evening, Mayor members of council. My name is Greg Frosley. I think I've lived here 28 and a half years now. Um I took the opportunity to watch the second bridge council presentation where staff was asking council to approve a nearly 40 million dollar GMP contract, and I thought the presentation was just awful.

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